The Bull i' th' Thorn

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Tents welcome
Tents welcome
View across the pitches
Close to bakewell, buxton, chatsworth house and dovedale
Garden area
View of the pitches
Country vistas
Local peak district scenery
Well-kept grounds
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View across the pitches
Close to bakewell, buxton, chatsworth house and dovedale
Garden area

  • Family-friendly site close to top Peak District attractions
  • A 20-minute drive from Buxton, Chatsworth House and Dovedale
  • Directly opposite the Tissington Trail; close to foodie pubs and shops
Off to Derbyshire for trips to Buxton, Bakewell and beyond? The Bull i' th' Thorn is located just off the A515, making it a doddle to zip from one end of the Peaks to the other and be back in time for tea. This peaceful park is set deep in the Peak District and comes with the sweeping views to prove it. Muddy boots are welcome at this outdoorsy spot – handy indeed given that the car-free Tissington Trail is opposite the site. After days packed with outdoor exploring, you’ll likely appreciate The Bull i' th' Thorn's hot showers (a separate shower room is available for families travelling with young kids). There are also three water points, an outdoor washing-up area for self-catering sorts and unisex toilets and showers. Although this is a self-check-in site, a member of staff cleans the facilities daily. The site's sister pub is a couple of minutes' drive away or a five- to 10-minute walk away via a public footpath. It's open every day; food is served from 12pm to 9pm, and breakfast is served from 8.30am to 11am on weekend mornings. The site is also a few minutes’ stroll from Tagg Lane Dairy, a family-run gelateria that uses raw milk straight from their pampered Jersey dairy herd.

Site type

Tent pitches 28
Motorhome pitches 28
Open now
Opens 1 June
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 5.3m metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that only small campervans up to 5.3m x 2m are accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 1 Jun to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 269 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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PeacefulWalkers' paradiseSpectacular scenery

94% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

A clean, well-maintained and friendly campsite with spacious, level pitches and beautiful views. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are consistently praised for cleanliness. The on-site pub receives positive mentions for food and atmosphere. Staff are frequently described as helpful and welcoming. Its location is ideal for walks and exploring the Peak District. Some minor issues noted include occasional noise and limited facilities when busy.

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Peaceful, quiet Close to walks…

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Steven J.

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Peaceful, quiet
Close to walks

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was very good overall

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Anonymous

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked It was a really nice area, lovely scenery and all.

Disliked Toilets could do with a clean a little bit, as well as wasps can be a problem when we were there

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would use again or site at sister pub the Royal Oak

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Mark P.

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Nice area, big pitch and plenty of showers.
Donkey sanctuary down the path was a hit with the kids. Pay area bit tired but slide kept kids engaged

Disliked Noisy neighbours on the next pitch
Run down play area.
Pitch 2 close to road so it was noisy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very informative emails, quiet space for…

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Katy-marie W.

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Very informative emails, quiet space for families to rest.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ok for a last minute booking

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Bethany L.

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked The playground- it was better than nothing for our 5 year old child.

Disliked The dirty and dated facilities. The toilets / sinks / showered were quite dirty actually and I don’t think they were cleaned the 2 days we were there.
Unfortunately, the pub has already shut here and it seems like they’ve just forgotten the rest of the site. It looked very sad and disappointing.
Unfortunately the pitches back onto each other and the second night we had a group behind us chatting until quite late. We might not have even noticed if the pitches weren’t so close to each other.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location to explore. Good facilities. Pub…

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Jonathan D.

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Great location to explore.
Good facilities.
Pub within walking distance.

Disliked Nothing

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Wouldn't return

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Anonymous

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked ...

Disliked Unisex showers
Drinking water tabs not working
Unclean toilets
Bins not emptied

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Great site, great views and was…

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Elizabeth H.

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Great site, great views and was nice and peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy to find campsite Good facilities Small site…

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Sarah B.

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Easy to find campsite
Good facilities
Small site ideal for families
Walks from the site
Easy walk to The Royal Oak Hurdlow

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great thanks…

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Julian D.

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Great thanks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Bull i' th' Thorn

Ashbourne Road

Hurdlow

Derbyshire

England

SK17 9QQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.19589°N
1.80934°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.6 mi Buxton Road
5.7 mi Matlock Street
6 mi Market Place
Rail
6.2 mi Buxton Rail Station
7.9 mi Dove Holes Rail Station
9.2 mi Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
Airport
22.2 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
22.3 mi Manchester Airport
22.4 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

This countrified site is close to beauty spots like Dovedale (20 minutes' drive), where you can stroll along the water's edge and picnic by the far-farmed stepping stones. For a more adventurous (and hillier) trek on foot, pick up the nearby Limestone Way in Monyash (five minutes). Looking for cycle hire? Head to Parsley Hay (five minutes) to hire bikes (including accessible models) and tandems. This is where the High Peak and Tissington trails meet (both run along flat former railway lines, so there's little chance you'll run out of puff). Chatsworth House (20 minutes) has grand gardens and elegant interiors to admire (there's also a guinea pig village that's likely to revive any tiddlers suffering from museum fatigue). Buxton (15 minutes) is a spa town of similarly posh repute and is full of boutique shops, ornate terraces and cultural sites (it also plays host to the Buxton Festival throughout the month of July). It's also home to two popular golf courses (the Cavendish Golf Club for hot shots and Peak Practice Golf for newbies).

Must see

Haddon Hall 6.2 mi

Chatsworth 8.1 mi

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 11.7 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 12.1 mi

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 14.1 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 7.9 mi

Lyme Park 14.9 mi

The Old Manor 15.1 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 15.3 mi

Hare Hill 16.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Monyash - Flagg - Pomeroy - Earl Sterndale - Monyash 1.3 mi

Monyash - Flagg - Taddington - Deep Dale - Monyash 1.3 mi

Monyash - Flagg - Sheldon - Lathkill Dale - Monyash 1.8 mi

Monyash - Conksbury - Bradford - Youlgreave - Monyash 1.8 mi

Monyash - Sheldon - Deep Dale - Monyash 1.8 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Bull i' th' Thorn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Bull i' th' Thorn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Bull i' th' Thorn? This countrified site is close to beauty spots like Dovedale (20 minutes' drive), where you can stroll along the water's edge and picnic by the far-farmed stepping stones. For a more adventurous … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Bull i' th' Thorn?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Bull i' th' Thorn? From £10 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.